It has a barbera like acidity, pinot noir like perfume. Here's an assortment of wines (first three from Savio Soares, importer) that have me hanging on to the bottles. All are organic in reality, if not in certification (chianti does have cert). certainly fooled me in a blind tasting. Somewhere around $30? almost have an obsession with N. MORE >>

Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2005 DOC 100% Barbera, from small single vineyard and 60 year old vines, here is a delicious nose of violets, chocolate with cherry pie, vanilla and cinnamon, carrying a nice acidity, and a long smooth finish. My friend Eric Guido has done it again. He's obsessed with Risotto, and I'm so glad. But first. MORE >>

Bartolo Mascarello Barbera d'Alba 2007 DOC Varietal: Barbera d'Alba Region: Piemonte Deep ruby colors with complex aromas and palate of ripe cherries, chocolate, violet candies, herbs, coffee, smoked meats. Loaded with ripe fruits, showing a dry minerality, citrus notes, a hint of fresh bread and heady floral aromas. Stay tuned. MORE >>

Among the most interesting wines are the Rhone style blends and also the blend of the Italian varietals Sangiovese, Barbera and Nebbiolo (Nederburg was the first winery in South Africa to bring them together). The 49 hectare winery dates back to 1791 by Phillipus Wolvaart. Perhaps a nice place for a MW student to do a stage, yes?). News S. MORE >>

Barbera, and aged 22 months in oak. When Steve Bate drove to the North Fork of Long Island for the first time, he was surprised at the working farms and vineyards in operation there. Since then its rise in popularity is obvious as visitors now call before-hand to ask what other events are happening. million per year. Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% MORE >>